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MacRobert, MR051 - Lecture Theatre

MacRobert Building, University of Aberdeen, King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5UA

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Access To

  • Lecture Room MR051 is located in the rear corridor of the upper ground floor of the MacRobert Building, to the left as you enter.
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  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes and manual doors.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into MR051 - Lecture Theatre.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The second door has a medium visual contrast.

Teaching

  • This is a lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the speaker’s area and front row only.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the piano area to the right as you enter .
  • The following areas have stepped access: the rear rows of tiered seating.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Floor coverings are even with no trip hazards.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is tiered seating with no handrails at the steps.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The designated spaces for wheelchair users are located at the front of the lecture theatre.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated space surveyed.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • Some seating and desks are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 100cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • This room has a projector screen.